Oxirane (ethylene oxide) polyurethane coatings

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to hydrophilic, i.e., water loving coatings (hereafter referred to as “WLC”). Polyurethane epoxy alkylene oxide coatings usable as coatings on for example, medical devices are a preferred WLC.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Hydrophilic, i.e., water loving coatings (hereafter referred to as “WLC”) are a utilitarian chemistry that may be used for hydrophilic and hydrophobic polyurethane epoxies as a replacement of isocyanate-based coatings on, for example, medical devices. WLC chemistry is attractive since prior art isocyanates-based coating compositions and coatings that may be used present possible health concerns. Another concern, with isocyanates, is the isocyanate sensitivity to water which reacts therewith to evolve carbon dioxide. That side reaction produces a very rough coating due to micro roughness when carbon dioxide exits the coating forming small pin holes. However, once the isocyanate is end capped to form polyurethane epoxy (glycidyl carbamate) in accordance with this invention, reactions with water and off gassing are no longer a concern and health concerns are significantly reduced. The use of WLC chemistry, in medical devices, and other coating areas, is thusly very attractive particularly for medical device applications.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

WLC synthesis reactions can be optimized generally by running at lower temperatures which tends to reduce side reactions. Reaction order is also a very important consideration in WLC development. In the case of oxirane polyurethane-based WLC's the methylenebisdiisocyanate (MDI) should be either a liquid or a melted solid before polyol additions and that adipic acid dihydrazide is fully reacted before adding dibutyltin dilaurate catalyst and glycidol. Adding glycidol too early may result in amine reactions with glycidol, and addition of catalyst too early may alter the chain extending network and form a less desirable coating. WLC glycidyl (oxirane functionality) termination has shown an increase in coating adhesive and cohesive strength.

-   -   In the above formulae:     -   “n₁”, relating to PEO, falls in the range of about 500 to about         45,000 or higher;     -   “n₂”, relating to polyTHF, falls in the range of about 3 to         about 600 or higher;     -   “n₃”, relating to PDEGA, falls in the range of about 2 to about         60,000 or higher; and     -   “n₄” is lower alkylene, n₄ falling in the range of 1 to about 4.     -   Note that the n₄ alkylene group optionally couples other         isocyanate moieties as is noted below.

-   1. Glycidol, PEO (polyethylene oxide), dimethylol propionic acid     (DMPA), polytetrahydrofuran (polyTHF), and poly[di(ethylene     glycol)adipate] (PDEGA hydroxyl) can react with     methylenebisdiisocyanate for chain extension.

-   2. Adipic acid dihydrazide (AAD) reacts with isocyanate for chain     extension.

-   3. End group is terminated with glycidol for glycidyl functionality.

-   4. Reaction kinetics are faster with an aromatic group next to     isocyanate.     -   The monomers and oligomers (including the genericized polymer         constituents) and synthetic route noted about was used to         produce coatings/compositions of this invention.

Side reaction free reaction scheme to terminate with epoxy end groups and minimize side reactions.

The terminal oxirane polyurethane chemistry coatings of this invention primary reactions that make up the polyurethane coatings of this invention are listed below:

1. Terminal Oxirane Polyurethane Reactive Coating Compositions are an extremely lubricious durable coating that contains both hard and soft segments. This structure contains polyurethane and epoxy groups. This is a modified aqueous and solvent soluble material to increase physical crosslinks via hydrogen bonding. This structure relies on physical crosslinks for strength through hard segment domains. The hard segments contain aromatic groups, which also stack by pi-bond interactions. “Hard segments” as the term is used herein means substantially crystalline.

2. Terminal A Composition Comprising Epoxy Urethane Ester Carboxylic Acid Alkylene Oxide Reactive Coating Compositions

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water-loving coating (WLC) Epoxy urethane ester carboxylic acid alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions. A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 16.8 g of methylenebisdiisocyanate (MDI) >99.0% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40 degree C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 62.5 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜2,500, 72.5 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, and 3.35 g of 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 98% was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40.degree. C. To this homogenized mixture 150 grams of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40 degrees C. for one hour. After one hour 3.7 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

3. Terminal Oxirane Polyurethane Urea Chain Extender/(No Addition of Water).

Reactive Coating Compositions are an extremely lubricious durable coating that contains both hard and soft segments. The structure contains polyurethane, urea and epoxy groups. This is a modified aqueous and solvent soluble material that employs urea formation to increase physical crosslinks via hydrogen bonding. Carboxylic acid functionality in the polymer backbone and glycidol end groups add crosslinking. The epoxy end groups help with adhesion and cohesive strength. This structure relies on crosslinks much like the polyurethane epoxy but contains a chain extender based off adipic acid dihydrazide.

4. Terminal Oxirane Polyurethane Urea Chain Extender/(Water Excess).

Reactive Coating Compositions are an extremely lubricious durable coating that contains both hard and soft segments i.e., crystalline and amorphous segments. This structure contains polyurethane, urea and epoxy groups. This is a modified aqueous and solvent soluble material employs urea formation to increase physical crosslinks via hydrogen bonding. Carboxylic acid functionality in the polymer backbone and glycidol end groups add crosslinking, the reaction of isocyanate forms an unstable carbamic acid that forms an amine. The amine quickly reacts with isocyanate functionality to form a urea.

Water functionality reacts with excess MDI isocyanate to release CO₂ and form an amine. The amine functionality reacts with excess isocyanate to form additional urea linkages. The water/amine reaction is highly, physically crosslink the system and enhance its mechanical properties. The active hydrogen of the secondary amine can further react with excess isocyanate to slightly crosslink the system. The combination of urea, and polyurethane hard segments and glycidol functionalities lead to a superior crosslinking system.

Water Reactions with Isocyanate to Form Urea

5. Terminal Oxirane Polyurethane Amide/Amide Urea/(No Addition of Water).

Reactive Coating Compositions are an extremely lubricious durable coating that contains both hard and soft segments. This is structure contains polyurethane, urea, amide (amide to form urea) and epoxy groups. This is a modified aqueous and solvent soluble material employs amide formation that may undergo additional reactions to form urea. Urea and hard segments yield an increase in hydrogen bonding for physical crosslinks, carboxylic acid functionality in the polymer backbone and glycidol end groups add crosslinking. Amide functionality can continue to react with isocyanate to form urea. This crosslinking system helps increase durability of the basecoat.

Isocyanate Reaction with Amide to Form Crosslinked Urea

For example, DMPA was used to construct the polymer backbone for the introducing carboxylic acid functionality. This functionality reacts with excess MDI isocyanate around 80 C to form an amide bond. The amide reaction is to slightly cross-link the system and increase its mechanical properties. The active hydrogen of the amide functionally can further react with excess isocyanate to form urea. The combination of amide, urea, and polyurethane hard segments and glycidol functionalities lead to a superior crosslinking system.

Isocyanate Reaction with Amide to Form Crosslinked Urea Examples 46-48 illustrate this aspect of the invention.

For example, DMPA was used to construct the polymer backbone for the introducing carboxylic acid functionality. This functionality reacts with excess MDI isocyanate around 80 C to form an amide bond. The amide reaction is to slightly crosslink the system and increase mechanical properties. The active hydrogen of amide can further react with excess isocyanate to form urea. The combination of amide, urea, and polyurethane hard segments and glycidol functionalities lead to a superior crosslinking system.

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Also, specifically incorporated by reference herein in its entirety is applicant's in concurently filed patent application Ser. No. ______, entitled “Modified Hyaluronate Hydrophilic Compositions, Coatings and Methods.” Attorney's Docket Number LRM-35819.

EXAMPLES OF COMPOSITION 1 Example 1

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-1). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 9.375 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 4.925 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜500, 27.25 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 53.57 g of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 100 g of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. One drop Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40° C. for one hour. After one hour 2.8 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

eg. Example 1 (E-1) grams Wt moles 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 9.375 125 0.075 Poly [di(ethylene glycol) 4.925 250 0.0197 adipate] average M_(n) ~500 Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ~2,900 27.25 1450 0.018793 Poly (ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000 53.57 50000 0.001071 glycidol 2.8 74 0.037838 0.077402

Example 2

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-2). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 4.787 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 27.423 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 53.57 g of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 50 g of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. One drop of Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40° C. for one hour. After one hour 1.8 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

eg. Example 2 (E-2) grams Wt moles 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 4.787 125 0.038296 Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ~2,900 27.423 1450 0.018912 Poly (ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000 53.57 50000 0.001071 glycidol 1.8 74 0.024324

Example 3

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-3). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 18.964 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 109.99 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900 was added and homogenized by stirring for 45 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture of 290 g of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5% was added. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40° C. for one hour. After one hour 5.5051 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

Example 3 (E-3) grams eg. Wt moles 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 19.694 125 0.157552 Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ~2,900 109.99 1450 0.075855 glycidol 5.5051 74 0.074393 0.150248

Example 4

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-4). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 18.964 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 19.464 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜2500, 47.23 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900 was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 45 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 108.28 g of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 200 g of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 250 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40° C. for one hour. After one hour 4.048 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

Example 4 (E-4) grams eg. Wt moles 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 18.964 125 0.151712 Poly [di(ethylene glycol) adipate] average 19.464 1250 0.015571 M_(n) ~2,500 Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ~2,900 47.23 1450 0.032572 Poly (ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000 108.28 50000 0.002166 glycidol 4.048 74 0.054703 0.105012

EXAMPLES FOR COMPOSITION 2 Example 5

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-5). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 6.562 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 14.4 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜2,500, 16.28 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, and 0.6903 g of 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 98% was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 50.0 of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 100 g of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40° C. for one hour. After one hour 0.3129 grams glycidol were added then 0.0741 grams of water were added after 45 minutes and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

Example 5 (E-5) grams eg. Wt moles 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 6.562 125 0.052496 Poly [di(ethylene glycol) adipate] average 14.4 1250 0.01152 M_(n) ~2500 Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ~2,900 16.28 1450 0.011228 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 0.693 67.5 0.010267 Poly (ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000 50 50000 0.001 glycidol 0.3129 74 0.004228 0.038243

Example 6

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-6). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 10.33 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 25.82 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜2,500, 29.95 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, and 1.38 g of 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 98% was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 30.98 g of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40° C. for one hour. After one hour 1.52 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

Example 6 (E-6) grams eg. Wt moles 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 10.33 125 0.08264 Poly [di(ethylene glycol) adipate] average 25.82 1250 0.020656 M_(n) ~2500 Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ~2,900 29.95 1450 0.020655 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 1.38 67.5 0.020444 Poly (ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000 30.98 50000 0.00062 glycidol 1.52 74 0.020541 0.082916

Example 7

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-7). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 16.8 g of 1,6-Diisocyanatohexane >99.0% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 62.5 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜2,500, 72.5 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, and 3.35 g of 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 98% was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5% was added. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40° C. for one hour. After one hour 3.7 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

Example 7 (E-7) grams eg. Wt moles 1,6-Diisocyanatohexane 16.8 84 0.2 Poly [di(ethylene glycol) adipate] average 62.5 1250 0.05 M_(n) ~2,500 Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ~2,900 72.5 1450 0.05 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 3.35 67.5 0.04963 Poly (ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000 72.5 50000 0.00145 glycidol 3.7 74 0.05 0.20108

EXAMPLES FOR COMPOSITION 3 Example 8

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-8). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 20.14 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(cyclohexyl isocyanate), mixture of isomers 90% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40 degree C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 62.16 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, and 3.061 g of 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 98% was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 43.34 g of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 300 g of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. Six drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40° C. for one hour. After one hour 3.2192 g of Adipic acid dihydrazide ≧98% were added and mixed for two hours. To this homogenized mixture 7.5 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

eg. Example 8 (E-8) Grams Wt moles of 4,4′- 20.14 131 0.153740458 Methylenebis(cyclohexyl isocyanate) Poly(tetrahydrofuran) 1450 0.029889655 average M_(n) ~2,900 43.34 2,2-Bis(hydroxy- 3.061 67.5 0.045348148 methyl)propionic acid Poly (ethylene oxide) 62.16 50000 0.0012432 average M_(v) 100,000 Adipic acid dihydrazide 3.2192 87.1 0.036959816 glycidol 7.5 74 0.101351351 0.214792171

Example 9

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-9). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 18.964 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 134.85 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, was added and homogenized by stirring for 40 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 216.75 g of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 290 g of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40° C. for one hour. After one hour 1.956 g of Adipic acid dihydrazide ≧98% were added and mixed for two hours. To this homogenized mixture 0.33 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

eg. Example 9 (E-9) grams Wt moles 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 134.85 125 1.0788 Poly (ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000 216.75 50000 0.004335 Adipic acid dihydrazide 1.956 87.1 0.0225028 glycidol 0.33 74 0.004459 Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ~2,900 134.85 1450 0.093 0.1242968

Example 10

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-10). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 18.964 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 33.379 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜2,500, 47.255 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, and 2.000 g of 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 98% was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 216.748 g of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40° C. for one hour. After one hour 1.956 g of Adipic acid dihydrazide ≧98% were added and mixed for two hours. To this homogenized mixture 0.33 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

Example 10 (E-10) grams eg. Wt moles 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 18.964 125 0.151712 Poly [di(ethylene glycol) adipate] 33.379 1250 0.0267032 average M_(n) 2500 Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average 47.255 1450 0.03258 M_(n) ~2,900, 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 2.000 g 67.5 0.029629 Poly (ethylene oxide) average 216.748 50000 0.04335 M_(v) 100,000 Adipic acid dihydrazide 1.956 87.1 0.02245569 glycidol 0.33 74 0.00445 0.15916789

Example 11

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-11). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 18.972 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 33.29 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜2,500, 47.92 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, and 1.994 g of 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 98% was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 43.349 g of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 290 g of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40° C. for one hour. After one hour 1.958 g of Adipic acid dihydrazide ≧98% were added and mixed for two hours. To this homogenized mixture 2.426 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

Example 11 (E-11) grams eg. Wt moles 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 18.792 125 0.150336 Poly [di(ethylene glycol) adipate] 33.29 1250 0.026632 average M_(n) ~2,500 Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average 47.92 1450 0.03304828 M_(n) ~2,900 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 1.994 67.5 0.02954074 Poly (ethylene oxide) average 43.349 50000 0.00086698 M_(v) 100,000 Adipic acid dihydrazide 1.958 87.1 0.02247991 glycidol 2.426 74 0.03278378 0.14535169

EXAMPLES FOR COMPOSITION 4 Example 12

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-12). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 18.964 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 40.456 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜2,500, 45.911 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, and 1.939 g of 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 98% was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 210.0 g of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 290 g of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 250 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40° C. for one hour. After one hour 1.37 g of Adipic acid dihydrazide ≧98% were added and mixed for two hours. To this homogenized mixture 1.436 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion. The final addition involved 0.3533 grams water to form a urea.

eg. Example 12 (E-12) grams Wt moles 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 18.964 125 0.151712 Poly [di(ethylene glycol) adipate] 40.456 1250 0.0323648 average M_(n) ~2,500 Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average 45.911 1450 0.031662759 M_(n) ~2,900 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic 1.939 67.5 0.028725926 acid Poly (ethylene oxide) average 210 50000 0.0042 M_(v) 100,000 Adipic acid dihydrazide 1.37 87.1 0.015729047 glycidol 1.436 74 0.019405405 0.132087937 WATER 0.3533 18 0.01963

Example 13

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-13). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 18.964 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 33.38 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜2500, 47.23 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900 was added, and 1.99 g of 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 98% was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 45 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 53.57 g of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 200 g of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 250 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40° C. for one hour. After one hour 1.354 g of Adipic acid dihydrazide ≧98% were added and mixed for two hours. To this homogenized mixture 2.427 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion. The final addition involved 0.2409 grams water to form a urea.

eg. Example 13 (E-13) grams Wt moles 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 18.964 125 0.151712 Poly [di(ethylene glycol) adipate] 33.38 1250 0.026704 average M_(n) ~2,500 Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average 47.25 1450 0.032586207 M_(n) ~2,900 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 1.9999 67.5 0.029628148 Poly (ethylene oxide) average 53.57 50000 0.0010714 M_(v) 100,000 Adipic acid dihydrazide 1.354 87.1 0.01554535 glycidol 2.427 74 0.032797297 0.138332403 WATER 0.2409 18 0.013382

EXAMPLES FOR COMPOSITION 5 Example 14

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water-loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-14). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 18.964 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 40.457 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜2,500, 45.911 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, and 1.939 g of 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 98% was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 210.71 g of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 290 g of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40° C. for one hour. After one hour 1.3789 g of Adipic acid dihydrazide ≧98% were added and mixed for two hours. To this homogenized mixture 1.436 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

Example 14 (E-14) POLYURETHANE eg. UREA W/EXCESS NCO grams Wt moles 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 18.964 125 0.151712 Poly [di(ethylene glycol) adipate] 40.457 1250 0.0323656 average M_(n) ~2,500 Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average 45.911 1450 0.031662759 M_(n) ~2,900 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 1.939 67.5 0.028725926 98% Adipic acid dihydrazide 1.3789 87.1 0.015831228 glycidol 1.436 74 0.019405405 0.127990918

EXAMPLES FOR THE CROSS-LINKING REACTION Example 15

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) glycidyl carbamate dispersion (E-15). A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 10.33 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 25.82 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜2,500, 29.95 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, and 1.38 g of 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 98% was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 30.98 g of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 60° C. for one hour for homopolymerization. After one hour 1.52 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held for 72 hours.

Example 15 (E-15) grams eg. Wt moles 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 8.264 125 .066112 Poly [di(ethylene glycol) adipate] 20.656 1250 .0165248 average M_(n) ~2500 Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average 23.96 1450 .016524 M_(n) ~2,900 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 1.104 67.5 .0163552 Poly (ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000 24.78 50000 .000496 glycidol 1.21 74 .016432 .0663328

Example 16

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water-loving coating (WLC) Epoxy urethane alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions. A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 18.964 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40 degree C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 109.99 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900 was added and homogenized by stirring for 45 minutes at 40.degree. C. To this homogenized mixture of 290 g of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5% was added. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40 degrees C. for one hour. After one hour 5.5051 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

Example 17

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water-loving coating (WLC) Epoxy urethane ester carboxylic acid alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions. A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 16.8 g of 1,6-Diisocyanatohexane >99.0% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 62.5 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜2,500, 72.5 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, and 3.35 g of 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 98% was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 150 grams of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at ° C. for one hour. After one hour 3.7 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

Example 18

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water-loving coating (WLC) Epoxy urethane urea carboxylic acid alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions. A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 18.964 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 33.379 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜2,500, 47.255 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, and 2.000 g of 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 98% was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 216.748 g of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 40 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40 degrees C. for one hour. After one hour 1.956 g of Adipic acid dihydrazide ≧98% were added and mixed for two hours. To this homogenized mixture 0.33 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion.

Example 19

This example describes the preparation of an inventive water loving coating (WLC) Epoxy urethane urea carboxylic acid alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions. A 500 mL four neck reaction kettle with condenser, nitrogen inlet and model Gemini J-KEM temperature controller, mechanical stirrer, and heating mantel was used for resin synthesis. 18.964 g of 4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 98% was charged to the reactor. The temperature was held at 40° C. for 40 minutes for solid softening. Next, 40.456 g of Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate] average M_(n) ˜2,500, 45.911 g of Poly(tetrahydrofuran) average M_(n) ˜2,900, and 1.939 g of 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid 98% was added, in the following order and homogenized by stirring for 5 minutes at 40° C. To this homogenized mixture 210.0 g of Poly(ethylene oxide) average M_(v) 100,000, powder was added immediately following the addition of 290 g of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone anhydrous, 99.5%. The solution homogenized by mixing thoroughly for 250 minutes. Four drops Dibutyltin dilaurate 95% were added drop wise and the reaction mixture was held at 40 degrees C. for one hour. After one hour 1.37 g of Adipic acid dihydrazide ≧98% were added and mixed for two hours. To this homogenized mixture 1.436 grams glycidol were added and the temperature was held overnight until reaction completion. The final addition involved 0.3533 grams water to form a urea.

Summary of WLC Connectivity:

Basecoat terminal epoxy groups react with top coat epoxy groups through ARM amine functionality which increase adhesive strength. Basecoat chemistry contains Easaqua XM-502, which is added during the base coat mixing step. This aqueous isocyanate contains mpeg for use in water based applications. When this material is added to basecoat the isocyanate reacts with the carboxylic acid and open epoxide hydroxyl groups for basecoat cohesive strength. Easaqua XM-502 also reacts with top coat ARM and open hydroxyl groups for adhesive strength.

Once crosslinked, with Easaqua XM-502, then the base coat becomes a hydrogel. The hydrogel crosslinks take in water and swell via soft segments (Terethane, PEO and PEDGA) to render the coating water loving with high lubricity. Crosslink chemistry allows water to become retained within the walls of the soft segment without going into solution. This chemical and physical process leads to an extremely durable and lubricious coating.

WLC Oxirane Connections

A resin sample of an aqueous polyurethane polymer was submitted to NSL Analytical Laboratories on Nov. 2, 2009 for characterization of the polymer. Various Mass Spectrometry techniques were utilized in this characterization, including Electro-Spray Ionization (ESI), Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization (MALDI) and Chemical Ionization (CI).

The following are abbreviations are used to describe findings:

GA glycidol alcohol DEG diethylene glycol DMPA dimethylolpropionic acid DEGA diethyleneglycol adipate MDI methylene-diiscocyanate PEG polyethylene glycol PDEGA polydiethyleneglycol adipate

Abbreviations Used to Describe Findings

The sample was analyzed by ¹H NMR with the sample dissolved in TCE. This was able to provide the monomer ratios listed below.

MDI 1 mol Adipic 2.875 mol DEG 3.075 mol PTMEG (poly THF) 11 mol of THF PEG (i.e. PEO) 24 moles of EO Glycidolcarbonate 0.5 mol DMPA 0.27 mol

Monomer Ratios Determined by Proton NMR Coating Example Composition 1

Materials as synthesized above were then applied to substrates noted below in the following fashion:

Coating Polyurethane Tungsten Loaded Jacket

-   -   a. An aqueous and or solvent dispersion basecoat was prepared         from 8.8 g of composition 1 AND 0.2 Easaqua XM-502 were then         added to the formulation and stirred at 900 rpm for 15 minutes.     -   b. Basecoat (of this invention) was applied to the polyurethane         jacketed wire, by dip coating, at a set speed for a desired film         thickness     -   c. The basecoat was then cured either at ambient or thermally         until no longer-tacky     -   d. An aqueous dispersion topcoat was prepared with crosslinker         in the following order: (1) 0.005 grams Poly(ethylene oxide),         4-arm, amine terminated average M_(n) ˜10,000 was added to a one         ounce bottle then (2) 0.02 '956 patent. To this crosslinker         11.576 grams of modified hyaluronan top coat formulated resin         was added and crosslinker was stirred at 1800 rpm for 5 minutes     -   e. Topcoat of the concurrently filed application noted above was         then applied at a set speed for desired film thickness     -   f. The coating was then cured at ambient or thermally until         fully cured     -   g. The final cured product resulted in a highly lubricious         coating

Coating Metal Wire Substrate with Adhesion Promoter

Preparation of Adhesion Promoter

-   -   i. 100 mL ETOH (ETOH anhydrous) provided by Sigma     -   ii. Add 5.0 gram water     -   iii. Stir 10 minutes     -   iv. Add 3.84 grams 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (Provided by         Gelest)     -   v. Mix 5 minutes     -   a. Coating wire with adhesion promoter     -   vi. Pour adhesion promoter into 100 mL burette (use shaker to         mix)     -   vii. Place wire in graduated cylinder solution for 10 minutes     -   viii. Take wire out of solution and place in 125 C oven for 10         minutes

Polyurethane Tungsten Loaded Jacket

-   -   b. An aqueous and or solvent dispersion basecoat was prepared         from 8.8 g of composition 1 AND 0.015 Easaqua XM-502 were then         added to the formulation and stirred at 900 rpm for 15 minutes.     -   c. The wire from step a-viii was taken out of the 125 C oven for         coating     -   d. Basecoat was applied to the metal wire substrate with         adhesion promoter, by dip coating, at a set speed for a desired         film thickness     -   e. The basecoat was then cured either at ambient or thermally         until no longer-tacky     -   f. An aqueous dispersion intermediate layer was prepared with         Easaqua XM-502 (0.015) crosslinker, '956 patent and adipic acid         dihydrazide (0.02). To this crosslinker 8.8 grams composition 1         plus water were formulated and stirred at 1800 RPM for 5         minutes. The intermediate layer contained 0.01 TPP catalyst.     -   g. Intermediate layer was then applied at a set speed for         desired film thickness     -   h. The intermediate layer was then cured either at ambient or         thermally until no longer-tacky     -   i. An aqueous dispersion topcoat was prepared with crosslinker         in the following order: (1) 0.01 grams adipic acid dihydrazide         was added to a one ounce bottle then (2) 0.01 grams PZ-28 To         this crosslinker 11.576 grams composition 2 was added to the         crosslinker, which was stirred at 1800 rpm for 5 minutes     -   j. Topcoat was then applied at a set speed for desired film         thickness     -   k. The coating was then cured at ambient or thermally until         fully cured     -   l. The final cured product resulted in a highly lubricious         coating

Coating Example Composition 3

Materials were then applied to substrates noted below in the following fashion:

Coating Polyurethane Tungsten Loaded Jacket

-   -   h. An aqueous and or solvent dispersion basecoat was prepared         from 8.8 g of composition 3 AND 0.2 Polyaziridine PZ-28 were         then added to the formulation and stirred at 900 rpm for 15         minutes.     -   i. Basecoat was applied to the polyurethane jacketed wire, by         dip coating, at a set speed for a desired film thickness     -   j. The basecoat was then cured either at ambient or thermally         until no longer-tacky     -   k. An aqueous dispersion topcoat was prepared with crosslinker         in the following order: (1) 0.002 grams Poly(ethylene oxide),         4-arm, amine terminated average M_(n) ˜10,000 was added to a one         ounce bottle then (2) 0.0252 grams '956 patent. To this         crosslinker 11.576 grams of modified hyaluronan top coat         formulated resin was added and crosslinker was stirred at 1800         rpm for 5 minutes     -   l. Topcoat was then applied at a set speed for desired film         thickness     -   m. The coating was then cured at ambient or thermally until         fully cured     -   n. The final cured product resulted in a highly lubricious         coating

Coating Metal Wire Substrate with Adhesion Promoter

Preparation of Adhesion Promoter

-   -   i. 100 mL ETOH (ETOH anhydrous) provided by Sigma     -   ii. Add 5.0 gram water     -   iii. Stir 10 minutes     -   1. Add 3.84 grams 3-aminoethyltriethoxysilane (Provided by         Gelest)     -   iv.     -   v. Mix 5 minutes     -   m. Coating wire with adhesion promoter     -   vi. Pour adhesion promoter into 100 mL burette (use shaker to         mix)     -   vii. Place wire in graduated cylinder solution for 10 minutes     -   viii. Take wire out of solution and place in 125 C oven for 10         minutes

Polyurethane Tungsten Loaded Jacket

-   -   n. An aqueous and or solvent dispersion basecoat was prepared         from 8.8 g of composition 3 AND 0.2 Polyaziridine PZ-28 were         then added to the formulation and stirred at 900 rpm for 15         minutes.     -   o. The wire from step viii was taken out of the 125 C oven for         coating     -   p. Basecoat was applied to the metal wire substrate with         adhesion promoter, by dip coating, at a set speed for a desired         film thickness     -   q. The basecoat was then cured either at ambient or thermally         until no longer-tacky     -   r. An aqueous dispersion topcoat was prepared with crosslinker         in the following order: (1) 0.002 grams Poly(ethylene oxide),         4-arm, amine terminated average M_(n) ˜10,000 was added to a one         ounce bottle then (2) 0.0252 grams '956 patent. To this         crosslinker 11.576 grams of modified hyaluronan top coat         formulated resin was added and crosslinker was stirred at 1800         rpm for 5 minutes     -   s. Topcoat was then applied at a set speed for desired film         thickness     -   t. The coating was then cured at ambient or thermally until         fully cured     -   u. The final cured product resulted in a highly lubricious         coating

Coating Example Composition 5

Materials were then applied to substrates noted below in the following fashion:

Coating Polyurethane Tungsten Loaded Jacket

-   -   o. An aqueous and or solvent dispersion basecoat was prepared         from 8.8 g of composition 5 and stirred at 900 rpm for 15         minutes.     -   p. Basecoat was applied to the polyurethane jacketed wire, by         dip coating, at a set speed for a desired film thickness     -   q. The basecoat was then cured either at ambient or thermally         until no longer-tacky     -   r. An aqueous dispersion topcoat was prepared with crosslinker         in the following order: (1) 0.0005 grams Poly(ethylene oxide),         4-arm, amine terminated average M_(n) ˜10,000 was added to a one         ounce bottle then (2) 0.0000271 grams '956 patent. To this         crosslinker 11.576 grams of modified hyaluronan top coat         formulated resin was added and crosslinker was stirred at 1800         rpm for 5 minutes     -   s. Topcoat was then applied at a set speed for desired film         thickness     -   t. The coating was then cured at ambient or thermally until         fully cured     -   u. The final cured product resulted in a highly lubricious         coating

Coating Metal Wire Substrate with Adhesion Promoter

Preparation of Adhesion Promoter

-   -   i. 100 mL ETOH (ETOH anhydrous) provided by Sigma     -   ii. Add 5.0 gram water     -   iii. Stir 10 minutes     -   iv. Add 3.84 grams 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (Provided by         Gelest)     -   v. Mix 5 minutes     -   v. Coating wire with adhesion promoter     -   vi. Pour adhesion promoter into 100 mL burette (use shaker to         mix)     -   vii. Place wire in graduated cylinder solution for 10 minutes     -   viii. Take wire out of solution and place in 125 C oven for 10         minutes

Polyurethane Tungsten Loaded Jacket

-   -   v. An aqueous and or solvent dispersion basecoat was prepared         from 8.8 g of composition 5 and stirred at 900 rpm for 15         minutes.     -   w. Basecoat was applied to the polyurethane jacketed wire, by         dip coating, at a set speed for a desired film thickness     -   x. The basecoat was then cured either at ambient or thermally         until no longer-tacky     -   y. An aqueous dispersion topcoat was prepared with crosslinker         in the following order: (1) 0.0005 grams Poly(ethylene oxide),         4-arm, amine terminated average M_(n) ˜10,000 was added to a one         ounce bottle then (2) 0.0000271 grams '956 patent. To this         crosslinker 11.576 grams of modified hyaluronan top coat         formulated resin was added and crosslinker was stirred at 1800         rpm for 5 minutes     -   z. Topcoat was then applied at a set speed for desired film         thickness     -   aa. The coating was then cured at ambient or thermally until         fully cured     -   w. The final cured product resulted in a highly lubricious         coating

Coating Example Composition 7

Materials were then applied to substrates noted below in the following fashion:

Coating Polyurethane Tungsten Loaded Jacket

-   -   bb. An aqueous and or solvent dispersion basecoat was prepared         from 8.8 g of composition 7 AND 0.2 Easaqua XM-502 were then         added to the formulation and stirred at 900 rpm for 15 minutes         Basecoat was applied to the polyurethane jacketed wire, by dip         coating, at a set speed for a desired film thickness     -   cc. The basecoat was then cured either at ambient or thermally         until no longer-tacky     -   dd. An aqueous dispersion topcoat was prepared with crosslinker         in the following order: (1) 0.02 grams Poly(ethylene oxide),         4-arm, amine terminated average M_(n) ˜10,000 was added to a one         ounce bottle then (2) 0.015 grams '956 patent. To this         crosslinker 11.576 grams of modified hyaluronan top coat         formulated resin was added and crosslinker was stirred at 1800         rpm for 5 minutes     -   ee. Topcoat was then applied at a set speed for desired film         thickness     -   ff. The coating was then cured at ambient or thermally until         fully cured     -   gg. The final cured product resulted in a highly lubricious         coating

Coating Metal Wire Substrate with Adhesion Promoter

Preparation of Adhesion Promoter

-   -   i. 100 mL ETOH (ETOH anhydrous) provided by Sigma     -   ii. Add 5.0 gram water     -   iii. Stir 10 minutes     -   iv. Add 3.84 grams 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane     -   v. Mix 5 minutes     -   x. Coating wire with adhesion promoter     -   vi. Pour adhesion promoter into 100 mL burette (use shaker to         mix)     -   vii. Place wire in graduated cylinder solution for 10 minutes     -   viii. Take wire out of solution and place in 125 C oven for 10         minutes

Polyurethane Tungsten Loaded Jacket

-   -   hh. An aqueous and or solvent dispersion basecoat was prepared         from 8.8 g of composition 7 AND 0.2 Easaqua XM-502 were then         added to the formulation and stirred at 900 rpm for 15 minutes         Basecoat was applied to the polyurethane jacketed wire, by dip         coating, at a set speed for a desired film thickness     -   ii. The basecoat was then cured either at ambient or thermally         until no longer-tacky     -   jj. An aqueous dispersion topcoat was prepared with crosslinker         in the following order: (1) 0.005 grams Poly(ethylene oxide),         4-arm, amine terminated average M_(n) ˜10,000 was added to a one         ounce bottle then (2) 0.01 grams '956 patent. To this         crosslinker 11.576 grams of modified hyaluronan top coat         formulated resin was added and crosslinker was stirred at 1800         rpm for 5 minutes     -   kk. Topcoat was then applied at a set speed for desired film         thickness     -   ll. The coating was then cured at ambient or thermally until         fully cured     -   y. The final cured product resulted in a highly lubricious and         durable coating

Coating Example Composition 9

Materials were then applied to substrates noted below in the following fashion:

Coating Polyurethane Tungsten Loaded Jacket

-   -   mm. An aqueous and or solvent dispersion basecoat was prepared         from 8.8 g of composition 9 AND 0.02 Easaqua XM-502 were then         added to the formulation and stirred at 900 rpm for 15 minutes         Basecoat was applied to the polyurethane jacketed wire, by dip         coating, at a set speed for a desired film thickness     -   nn. The basecoat was then cured either at ambient or thermally         until no longer-tacky     -   oo. An aqueous dispersion topcoat was prepared with crosslinker         in the following order: (1) 0.002 grams Poly(ethylene oxide),         4-arm, amine terminated average M_(n) ˜10,000 was added to a one         ounce bottle then (2) 0.002 grams '956 patent. To this         crosslinker 11.576 grams of modified hyaluronan top coat         formulated resin was added and crosslinker was stirred at 1800         rpm for 5 minutes     -   pp. Topcoat was then applied at a set speed for desired film         thickness     -   qq. The coating was then cured at ambient or thermally until         fully cured     -   rr. The final cured product resulted in a highly lubricious         coating

Coating Metal Wire Substrate with Adhesion Promoter

Preparation of Adhesion Promoter

-   -   i. 100 mL ETOH (ETOH anhydrous) provided by Sigma     -   ii. Add 5.0 gram water     -   iii. Stir 10 minutes     -   2. Add 3.84 grams 3-trimethoxysilylpropyl-diethylenetriamine         (Provided by Gelest)     -   iv.     -   v. Mix 5 minutes     -   z. Coating wire with adhesion promoter     -   vi. Pour adhesion promoter into 100 mL burette (use shaker to         mix)     -   vii. Place wire in graduated cylinder solution for 10 minutes     -   viii. Take wire out of solution and place in 125 C oven for 10         minutes

Polyurethane Tungsten Loaded Jacket

-   -   ss. An aqueous and or solvent dispersion basecoat was prepared         from 8.8 g of composition 9 AND 0.02 Easaqua XM-502 were then         added to the formulation and stirred at 900 rpm for 15 minutes         Basecoat was applied to the polyurethane jacketed wire, by dip         coating, at a set speed for a desired film thickness     -   tt. The basecoat was then cured either at ambient or thermally         until no longer-tacky     -   uu. An aqueous dispersion topcoat was prepared with crosslinker         in the following order: (1) 0.002 grams Poly(ethylene oxide),         4-arm, amine terminated average M_(n) ˜10,000 was added to a one         ounce bottle then (2) 0.002 grams '956 patent. To this         crosslinker 11.576 grams of modified hyaluronan top coat         formulated resin was added and crosslinker was stirred at 1800         rpm for 5 minutes     -   vv. Topcoat was then applied at a set speed for desired film         thickness     -   ww. The coating was then cured at ambient or thermally until         fully cured     -   xx. The final cured product resulted in a highly lubricious and         durable coating

-   1. A composition comprising epoxy urethane alkylene oxide reactive     coating compositions of the structure of formula (I).

-   2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the epoxy urethane alkylene     oxide reactive coating compositions are     -   (a) Polytrimethylene ether glycol, with n having a number         average molecular weight in the range of about 1,000 to about         4,000,000 where n=11 to about 46.     -   (b) Optional Polyethylene oxide, with m having a number average         molecular weight in the range of about 18,000 to about 2,000,000         where n=375 to about 41,667     -   (c) Optional Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate, with o having a         number average molecular weight in the range of about 400 to         about 10,000.00 where n=2 to about 50     -   (d) Glycidyl moieties are represented by the addition of         glycidol -   3. A composition comprising epoxy urethane ester carboxylic acid     alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions of the following     structure (II):

-   4. The composition of claim 3, wherein the epoxy urethane ester     carboxylic acid alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions are     -   (a) Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate having a number average         molecular weight in the range of about 400 to about 10,000.00         where n=2 to about 50     -   (b) Optional Polytrimethylene ether glycol having a number         average molecular weight in the range of about 1,000 to about         4,000,000 where n=11 to about 46.     -   (c) Optional Polyethylene oxide having a number average         molecular weight in the range of about 18,000 to about 2,000,000         where n=375 to about 41,667     -   (d) Acid moieties are represented by the addition of dimethylol         propionic acid     -   (e) Glycidyl moieties are represented by the addition of         glycidol     -   (f) Excess isocyanate can react with dimethylol propionic acid         to form an amide resulting in a urea -   5. A composition comprising epoxy urethane urea carboxylic acid     alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions of the following     structure (III):

-   6. The composition of claim 5, wherein the epoxy urethane urea     carboxylic acid alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions are:     -   (a) Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate having a number average         molecular weight in the range of about 400 to about 10,000.00         where n=2 to about 50     -   (b) Optional Polytrimethylene ether glycol having a number         average molecular weight in the range of about 1,000 to about         4,000,000 where n=11 to about 46.     -   (c) Optional Polyethylene oxide having a number average         molecular weight in the range of about 18,000 to about 2,000,000         where n=375 to about 41,667     -   (d) Acid moieties are represented by the addition of dimethylol         propionic acid     -   (e) Glycidyl moieties are represented by the addition of         glycidol     -   (f) Urea moieties are represented by the addition of adipic acid         dihydrazide     -   (g) Excess isocyanate can react with dimethylol propionic acid         to form an amide resulting in a urea -   7. A composition comprising epoxy urethane urea (based off water     addition) carboxylic acid alkylene oxide reactive coating     compositions of the following structure (IV):

-   8. The composition of claim 7, wherein the epoxy urethane urea     carboxylic acid alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions are:     -   (a) Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate having a number average         molecular weight in the range of about 400 to about 10,000.00         where n=2 to about 50     -   (b) Optional Polytrimethylene ether glycol having a number         average molecular weight in the range of about 1,000 to about         4,000,000 where n=11 to about 46.     -   (c) Optional Polyethylene oxide having a number average         molecular weight in the range of about 18,000 to about 2,000,000         where n=375 to about 41,667     -   (d) Acid moieties are represented by the addition of dimethylol         propionic acid     -   (e) Glycidyl moieties are represented by the addition of         glycidol     -   (f) Urea moieties are represented by the addition of reduced         isocyanate system then adding water -   9. A composition comprising epoxy urethane urea (based off excess     iscoyanate) carboxylic acid alkylene oxide reactive coating     compositions of the following structure (V):

-   10. The composition of claim 9, wherein the epoxy urethane urea     carboxylic acid alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions are:     -   (a) Poly[di(ethylene glycol)adipate having a number average         molecular weight in the range of about 400 to about 10,000.00         where n=2 to about 50     -   (b) Optional Polytrimethylene ether glycol having a number         average molecular weight in the range of about 1,000 to about         4,000,000 where n=11 to about 46.     -   (c) Optional Polyethylene oxide having a number average         molecular weight in the range of about 18,000 to about 2,000,000         where n=375 to about 41,667     -   (d) Acid moieties are represented by the addition of dimethylol         propionic acid     -   (e) Glycidyl moieties are represented by the addition of         glycidol     -   (f) Urea moieties are represented by the addition of excess         isocyanate, in the system, to adipic acid dihydrazide -   11. An aqueous soluble or solvent soluble or mixture comprising     claims 1-10. -   12. A composition of claim 11, where an aqueous soluble solvent is     water and solvent soluble solvents are aprotic. -   13. A composition of claim 12, where the aprotic solvents are NMP,     DMSO or DMF. -   14. A composition of claim 11, where the solvent can be a polar     non-reactive solvent -   15. A composition of claim 14, where the solvent can be PMA, Acetone     or MEK. -   16. A composition of claims 1-10 where a chain extender is added. -   17. A composition of claims 1-10 where the curing agent is a     self-crosslinking reaction via homopolymerization or     polyetherification.

-   18. A composition of claim 17, where kinetics of the reaction are     improved with temperature -   19. A composition comprising a mixture compounds with structures     (I), (II), (III), (IV) and (V) -   20. A coating composition of claims 1-10 further comprising a curing     agent -   21. A coating composition of claim 3-10, wherein the curing agent is     an aziridine curing agent -   22. A composition of claims 21, where basecoat carboxylic acid     groups can react with polyaziridine (PZ-28 or PZ-33):

-   -   a) Polyaziridine PZ-28 reaction with basecoat (claims 22):     -   b) Polyaziridine PZ-28 or PZ-33, added to basecoat (claims         3-10), reacts with carboxylic acid in modified Hyaluronic Acid         topcoat:

-   -   c) Polyaziridine PZ-28 or PZ-33 (claim 22), connecting basecoat         to modified Hyaluronic Acid topcoat:

-   23. A composition of claims 1-10, where epoxy groups can react with     an amine cross-linking agents (Figure below).

-   24. The coating composition of claim 23, wherein the amine curing     agent is Poly(ethylene oxide), 4-arm, amine terminated -   25. Basecoat epoxy groups can react with Poly(ethylene oxide),     4-arm, amine terminated found in topcoat.     -   a. The '956 patent epoxy groups can react with Poly(ethylene         oxide), 4-arm, amine terminated and Poly(ethylene oxide), 4-arm,         amine terminated can react with basecoat to increase adhesive         strength.

-   26. A composition of claims 1-10, where open hydroxyl groups from     epoxy group ring opening can react with isocyanate cross-linking     agents (Figure below). -   27. The coating composition of claim 26, wherein the isocyanate     curing agent is Easaqua XM-502     -   a) Easaqua XM-502 added to the basecoat reacts with basecoat         carboxylic acid:

-   -   b. Easaqua XM-502 added to the basecoat reacts with         Poly(ethylene oxide), 4-arm, amine added as a crosslinker to the         top-coat:

-   -   c. Easaqua XM-502 added to the basecoat reacts with open         hydroxyls when the base-coat epoxy ring opens:

-   -   d. Easaqua XM-502 added to the basecoat reacts with open         hydroxyls when the '956 patent ring opens:

-   -   e. Easaqua XM-502 reacts with hydroxyl groups found in         Hyaluronic acid:

-   -   f. Easaqua XM-502 reacts with carboxylic groups found in         Hyaluronic acid:

-   28. A composition of claims 1-10, where epoxy groups can be     end-capped with mono-functional amines:

-   29. A composition of claims 3-10 where adding dimethylpropionic acid     (DMPA) can lead to cross-linking sites and also help with water     dispersion by forming water reducible epoxy polyurethanes. -   30. A composition of claims 29, where acid groups of DMPA can be     neutralized with an amine then dispersed in water. -   31. A composition of claims 1-10, where linear polyurethane epoxy     polymers are elastomeric and can elongate. -   32. A composition of claims 1-10, where hydration forms a hydrogel     via physical cross-links; or, slight cross-linking can cause a     swelling (hydrogel formation) or plasticization effect resulting in     a lubricious polyurethane end capped glycidyl based polymers. -   33. Epoxy termination of claims 1-10 may crosslink by amines,     amides, carboxylic acids and hydroxyl functionality. -   34. A coating composition of claim 33, where open hydroxyl     functionality, from epoxy ring group opening, can undergo hydroxyl     reactions. -   35. A composition of claims 1-10, are affected by diisocyanate type. -   36. The coating composition of claims 1-10, wherein the diisocyanate     is selected from 2,4-toluene diisocyanate, 2,6-toluene diisocyanate,     4,4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate, 4,4′-dicyclohexylmethane     diisocyanate, 3,3′-dimethyl-4,4′-biphenyl diisocyanate,     4,4′methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, polymeric MDI, naphthalene     diisocyanate, 4,4′-diisocynatodicyclohexylmethane, 1,4-benzene     diisocyanate, trans-cyclohexane-1,4-diisocyanate, 1,5-naphthalene     diisocyanate, 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate, 4,6-xylene     diisocyanate, isophorone diisocyanate, with combinations and isomers     thereof. -   37. A composition of claims 1-10, are reacted with polyol     cross-linkers. -   38. A composition of claims 1-10, are reacted with amine     cross-linkers. -   39. A composition of claim 5-10, where a diol or amine chain     extender is added. -   40. The coating composition of claim 20, wherein the diol chain     extender is selected from hydroquinone-bis-(hydroxymethyl)ether,     ethylene glycol, 1,2-propylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol,     1,4-butanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, diethylene glycol,     2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol,     2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,5-pentanediol,     2-methyl-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,4-bis(hydroxyethoxy)benzene,     bis(hydroxyethylene)terephthalate, hydroquinone     bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether, and combinations and isomers thereof. -   41. The coating composition of claim 20, wherein the amine chain     extender is selected from 2,4 and 2,6 diethtltoluene diamine,     methylene-bis-orthochloroaniline, unilink (UOP LLC),     4,4′-methylene-bis(3-chloro-2,6-diethylaniline),     1,2-ethylenediamine, 1,6-hexanediamine, 1,2-propanediamine,     4,4′-methylene-bis(3-chloroaniline), dimethylthiotoluenediamine,     4,4′diaminodiphenylmethane, 1,3-diaminobenzene, 1,4-diaminobenzene,     3,3′dimethoxy-4,4′-diaminobiphenyl, 3,3′-dichloro-4,4′-diamino     biphenyl, and combinations and isomers thereof. -   42. Claim 36 isocyanate selection, and isomers, affect physical     crosslinks of the final epoxy terminated polyurethane polymer. -   43. A coating composition of claim 42, where 4-4′MDI terminated     epoxy polyurethanes provides excellent hard block domains due to     linearity and aromatic groups. -   44. A coating composition of claim 42, where isocyanate isomers of     2-4-TDI and 2,6-TDI react differently and impart different resin     properties of the terminated polyurethane epoxy. -   45. A coating composition of claim 36, where isocyanate crosslinkers     can react with open hydroxyl functional groups (epoxy ring opening)     to improve durability. -   46. A composition of claims 1-10, where pre-polymers can be made     first then terminated with glycidol. -   47. A composition of claims 1-10, where a one shot synthesis can be     used with all monomers, including glycidol, are added all at once. -   48. A composition of claim 47, where monomers can be added to the     reaction non-sequentially at any time during the reaction. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A composition comprising epoxy urethane alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions of the structure of formula (I).


2. A composition comprising epoxy urethane ester carboxylic acid alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions of the following structure (II):


3. A composition comprising epoxy urethane urea carboxylic acid alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions of the following structure (III):


4. The product of the following reaction sequence (IV):


5. A composition comprising epoxy urethane urea amide carboxylic acid alkylene oxide reactive coating compositions of the following structure (V):


6. A composition of claim 1 comprising a linear polyurethane epoxy.
 7. A composition comprising a mixture of compounds with structures (I), (II), (III), and (IV).
 8. A composition of claim 2, where the carboxylic acid groups are reacted with polyaziridine.
 9. A composition of claim 1, where the epoxy groups of formula (I) are reacted with an amine cross-linking agents.
 10. A composition prepared according to the following reaction sequence: 